MB CLA revealed

hks786 · 12-24-2012, 07:36 AM

hks786 · 12-24-2012, 07:41 AM

Need to see it on the road. For its proportions all of the details are huge. I don't like the stetched front intakes that MB seems to be putting on all new models.

BlackJetE90 · 12-24-2012, 12:44 PM

That looks fantastic.

Benz keeps pushing the envelope of styling.

Garduna · 12-25-2012, 05:50 PM

will need to see some real photos to pass final judgement

amgthis · 12-25-2012, 07:21 PM

Seats remind me of Panamera. The exterior is stunning, so dramatic!

Nang Vann · 12-25-2012, 08:31 PM

I'm sold!

SaMaster14 · 12-25-2012, 10:01 PM

Looks nice! I'm assuming this is the 'mini' CLS (?)

comar1979 · 12-26-2012, 05:07 AM

it will be FWD, right!?

Raja Ventureshield · 12-26-2012, 10:07 AM

need to see it in person to make the judgement.

Red Bread · 12-26-2012, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comar1979

it will be FWD, right!?

Correct, although if we get it in the US, I'd assume they'll all be 4Matic, which I guess would be a Haldex setup.

hks786 · 12-26-2012, 12:25 PM

Red Bread · 12-26-2012, 12:36 PM

Hmm, that model really shows the bizarro hood (bonnet) shut lines. I thought the F30 was awkward, but this looks even weirder. Like others have said, I'm going to need to see this in person before really knowing if it works.

Levi · 12-27-2012, 08:49 AM

Many people will find this car appealing, but for me it is not a Mercedes. Mercedes has lost its way and is struggling to find new customers and attract a younger crowd, by getting rid of their image of "an old man's car". But that is not what Mercedes used to be.

Interior looks good, overall exterior idea is ok, but lines are badly executed, to messy and useless. FWD proportions are akward, they did nothing to improve that, but EU regulations are also responsible for that. If 2 Series GranCoupé gets a good looking front, it will sell more than its rivals, especially in the US. Mercedes A Class/CLA is only a short-term success IMO.

JoeyO · 01-22-2013, 09:25 PM

Here is a real CLS on the road. In a world of cookie cutter designs, I give them credit for being different. Especially the rear end.

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/video/m...-mercedes-cla/

KingOfJericho · 01-22-2013, 09:36 PM

I'll reserve judgement until I see the AMG treatment. I really like what I see so ar but it depends on the price point.

JoeyO · 01-22-2013, 09:45 PM

I'm not sure I like it but it certainly has me intrigued. It starts in the low $30K's and isn't too small. It's almost exactly the same size as my 2003 Audi A4. Which is fine for me because I feel many cars are getting too big.

Here's an article:

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-...s-benz-cla250/

Wolf commercial:

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=V6_85...%3DV6_85cSOIcE

JoeyO · 01-22-2013, 09:53 PM

Hmm, I notice it's actually very close in size to a c-class. It's not really a smaller c-class.

onehungevo · 01-22-2013, 11:46 PM

Mercedes needs to completely change their tail lights

azzurro · 01-24-2013, 05:19 PM

Tell me that the CLA AMG isn't going to be FWD????????

KingOfJericho · 01-24-2013, 05:21 PM

Most likely AWD, if I had to guess.

Levi · 01-24-2013, 05:43 PM

I can say, without seeing it, that the 2 Series GranCoupé, which is going to come, will be best in class, and RWD or AWD, not FailWD.

carrot · 01-25-2013, 10:00 AM

It's going to be available first in FWD Sept 2013. Then in Spring 2014 it'll be available in 4-Matic and also AMG - which should use the engine from the A class AMG in Europe.

12-24-2012, 07:36 AM	#1
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12-24-2012, 07:41 AM	#2
hks786 Major General Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 5,313 iTrader: (0)	Need to see it on the road. For its proportions all of the details are huge. I don't like the stetched front intakes that MB seems to be putting on all new models. __________________

12-25-2012, 07:21 PM	#5
amgthis Tire Racks Drives: AW 1M Coupè Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 1,223 iTrader: (0)	Seats remind me of Panamera. The exterior is stunning, so dramatic! __________________ Alpine White 1M Coupè Gone:2006 Alpine White E46 M3 ZCP RIP

12-25-2012, 08:31 PM	#6
Nang Vann Major Drives: E46 M3, R35 GT-R Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 1,145 iTrader: (0)	I'm sold! __________________ Moving on up!

12-25-2012, 10:01 PM	#7
SaMaster14 Major Drives: 2012 BMW E92 335iS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,123 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 335iS [3.94]	Looks nice! I'm assuming this is the 'mini' CLS (?) __________________ ~2012 BMW 335iS coupe MINERAL WHITE/CORAL RED http://instagram.com/samaster14/

12-24-2012, 12:44 PM	#3
BlackJetE90 Major Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: e90 Posts: 1,446 iTrader: (0)	That looks fantastic. Benz keeps pushing the envelope of styling.

12-25-2012, 05:50 PM	#4
Garduna Brigadier General Drives: 128i Sedona Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,910 iTrader: (3)	will need to see some real photos to pass final judgement

12-26-2012, 05:07 AM	#8
comar1979 130i Treiber Drives: BMW 130i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Munich,Germany Posts: 1,300 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 130i E87 [0.00]	it will be FWD, right!? __________________ # BMW 130i /// + SPARCO Assetto Gara 8x18 bronze + KW + PP SteeringWheel II +PP Exhaust +PP Kidneys + PP AirFilter + PP Style Flaps + PP SS Kit + SPARCO Gear Knob + MorVision Diffusor + LCI Blacklines high + GroundZero-Audio #

12-26-2012, 10:07 AM	#9
Raja Ventureshield Brigadier General Drives: BMW M3 coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,587 iTrader: (6)	need to see it in person to make the judgement.

12-26-2012, 12:25 PM	#11
hks786 Major General Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 5,313 iTrader: (0)	__________________

12-26-2012, 12:36 PM	#12
Red Bread Brigadier General Drives: My wife's car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,061 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X1 35i [0.00] 2009 Schwinn Madison [0.00]	Hmm, that model really shows the bizarro hood (bonnet) shut lines. I thought the F30 was awkward, but this looks even weirder. Like others have said, I'm going to need to see this in person before really knowing if it works.

12-27-2012, 08:49 AM	#13
Levi Colonel Drives: Alfa Romeo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,569 iTrader: (0)	Many people will find this car appealing, but for me it is not a Mercedes. Mercedes has lost its way and is struggling to find new customers and attract a younger crowd, by getting rid of their image of "an old man's car". But that is not what Mercedes used to be. Interior looks good, overall exterior idea is ok, but lines are badly executed, to messy and useless. FWD proportions are akward, they did nothing to improve that, but EU regulations are also responsible for that. If 2 Series GranCoupé gets a good looking front, it will sell more than its rivals, especially in the US. Mercedes A Class/CLA is only a short-term success IMO.

01-22-2013, 09:25 PM	#14
JoeyO Lieutenant Drives: silver car Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Posts: 519 iTrader: (0)	Here is a real CLS on the road. In a world of cookie cutter designs, I give them credit for being different. Especially the rear end. http://www.motorsport.com/f1/video/m...-mercedes-cla/

01-22-2013, 09:36 PM	#15
KingOfJericho Brigadier General Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 4,280 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [4.50]	I'll reserve judgement until I see the AMG treatment. I really like what I see so ar but it depends on the price point. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2010 S4 Current \| 2010 BMW 135i GONE \| 2008 VW GTI SOLD \| 2006 Lotus Exige SOLD

01-22-2013, 09:45 PM	#16
JoeyO Lieutenant Drives: silver car Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Posts: 519 iTrader: (0)	I'm not sure I like it but it certainly has me intrigued. It starts in the low $30K's and isn't too small. It's almost exactly the same size as my 2003 Audi A4. Which is fine for me because I feel many cars are getting too big. Here's an article: http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-...s-benz-cla250/ Wolf commercial: http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=V6_85...%3DV6_85cSOIcE

01-22-2013, 09:53 PM	#17
JoeyO Lieutenant Drives: silver car Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Posts: 519 iTrader: (0)	Hmm, I notice it's actually very close in size to a c-class. It's not really a smaller c-class.

01-22-2013, 11:46 PM	#18
onehungevo Captain Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 744 iTrader: (0)	Mercedes needs to completely change their tail lights

01-24-2013, 05:19 PM	#19
azzurro First Lieutenant Drives: 2013 335i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Del Mar, CA Posts: 397 iTrader: (0)	Tell me that the CLA AMG isn't going to be FWD????????

01-24-2013, 05:21 PM	#20
KingOfJericho Brigadier General Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 4,280 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [4.50]	Most likely AWD, if I had to guess. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2010 S4 Current \| 2010 BMW 135i GONE \| 2008 VW GTI SOLD \| 2006 Lotus Exige SOLD

01-24-2013, 05:43 PM	#21
Levi Colonel Drives: Alfa Romeo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,569 iTrader: (0)	I can say, without seeing it, that the 2 Series GranCoupé, which is going to come, will be best in class, and RWD or AWD, not FailWD.

01-25-2013, 10:00 AM	#22
carrot Private First Class Drives: 11 E90 323i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 132 iTrader: (0)	It's going to be available first in FWD Sept 2013. Then in Spring 2014 it'll be available in 4-Matic and also AMG - which should use the engine from the A class AMG in Europe. __________________ 11 E90 323i 6MT • AW\|Black\|Satin • BMW Performance Grill • F1 Pinnacle 30 • \|Coded: M3 Digital Speedometer • Corner Light Del • AE-DRL \| • Mtec H7 • Mtec H8 • RDash AE LED V2 • M3 Lip Spoiler • BMW SSK • Gloss Black Roof

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